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Cyber Security for Small Businesses

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Why is Cyber Security Important for Small Business?

90% of small businesses that suffer a data breach shut down within a year.

The scary part? It’s not because cybercriminals are targetting you specifically, it’s because you're the easiest to breach.

Most small businesses don’t see cyber security as a priority, so they don’t invest in it. That lack of protection makes them low-hanging fruit for opportunistic attacks. Cybercriminals don’t need to target you when weak security makes breaking in effortless.

The harsh reality? Ignoring cyber security today will cost you everything tomorrow.

Why is Managed Security important?

Cyber security isn’t a one-off project, it’s a moving target.

Threats evolve, technology evolves, regulations change.

What kept you secure last year will leave you exposed today.

Keeping ahead requires constant oversight, expertise, and the ability to adapt. But for small businesses, hiring a full-time security expert just isn’t realistic.

That’s where Managed Security comes in. It’s not about handing over control, it’s about having experienced professionals in your corner, tracking threats, keeping up with threats, and advising you making sure your business doesn’t become vulnerable.

Cyber security isn’t a task you can hand off to an intern, it’s a high-stakes, executive-level responsibility. With constantly evolving threats, it requires a real strategy, not just a checkbox approach.

The question isn’t if you need security, it’s who’s making sure you stay ahead.

What’s EvolveCyber's approach to Managed Security?

EvolveCyber brings Managed IT and Cyber Security together in one streamlined service, giving you maximum value, security and peace of mind without unnecessary costs.

We take a security-first, risk-based approach, helping small businesses prioritise what actually matters instead of wasting time and money on things they don’t need.

With experience supporting large enterprises, we know what works, and we use that insight to create a practical, budget-conscious roadmap for growing businesses.

Our goal?
To make sure you get the most out of your technology, stretching every dollar while keeping your business secure.

What does EvolveCyber do for small businesses?

At EvolveCyber, we’ve built our services to address the evolving challenges businesses face today, delivering a comprehensive and interconnected ecosystem of solutions.

Our four core offerings:
1. Cyber Security Assessments
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Cyber Security Services
3. Cyber Compliance Services
4. Penetration Testing

These four core services work together to provide a self-securing, continually updating, tailored protection, ensure compliance, and safeguard your business from every angle.

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Cyber Security Assessments

Every strong cybersecurity program starts with understanding where you stand. Our Cyber Security Assessments give you a clear, actionable view of your risks, helping you build a secure foundation for your business. Whether you’re just starting your cybersecurity journey or looking to refine your approach, assessments are the critical first step.

1. Business Risk Assessment: Our primary assessment method is based on the CIS v8 Controls, a globally recognised framework that evaluates how well your business protects itself from cyber threats. This comprehensive analysis identifies gaps in your defenses and provides prioritised recommendations tailored to your business goals and risk tolerance.

Why don't we align our core assessments and cyber security services to Essential 8?
Find out why Essential 8 isn’t enough to keep your business secure..

2. ACSC Essential 8 Assessment: If your business is subject to Australian compliance requirements or you want to benchmark your maturity against the Essential 8 framework, we’ll help you understand how your practices measure up. This assessment highlights your strengths, weaknesses, and the steps needed to improve your overall resilience.

3. Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Assessments: In today’s interconnected world, your security is only as strong as your supply chain. Our third-party and supply chain risk assessments help you evaluate the cybersecurity practices of your vendors and partners. As well as assisting you in navigating an assessment request (if a supplier, partner or vendor) if you've been requested to give evidence via a questionnaire.

Through tailored questionnaires and reviews, we ensure your extended business network doesn’t expose you to unnecessary risks.

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Cyber Security Services

Our Cyber Security Services are designed to meet the unique needs of businesses at every stage of growth, from startups to larger national enterprises.

Each of our solutions is built to provide proactive protection and scalable support:

CyberLite: Perfect for startups and micro businesses with up to 5 staff. CyberLite delivers foundational cybersecurity and IT management with flexible, per-user pricing. It’s tailored for businesses with lean budgets but big ambitions, offering robust protection from day one.

CyberComplete: A unified, fixed-price solution for small to medium-sized businesses without an internal IT team. CyberComplete combines Managed IT and Cybersecurity to provide end-to-end protection and support for your business’s technology infrastructure, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

Cyber365: Built for larger organisations with internal IT teams, Cyber365 enhances your existing operations by bridging knowledge, skill, and product gaps. It’s a collaborative service that supports your team with continual auditing, monitoring, and expert guidance to keep your organisation secure and resilient.

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Cyber Compliance Services (Compliance-as-a-Service)

Achieving cybersecurity compliance can feel overwhelming for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially when faced with the knowledge, skills, and financial gaps that often stand in the way. Our Compliance-as-a-Service solution is designed to break down these barriers, guiding you through the entire compliance journey with clarity and confidence.

Here's how our Compliance-as-a-Service can help you obtain formal certification:

1. Framework Navigation and Selection Made Simple: We simplify complex compliance frameworks like ISO27001, SOC2, and more. Our team ensures you understand what’s required and helps prioritise actions that make the most impact.

2. Cost-Effective Expertise: Hiring an in-house compliance expert can be cost-prohibitive for many SMEs. With EvolveCyber, you gain access to seasoned professionals who act as your virtual compliance team, saving you time and money.

3. End-to-End Support: From initial assessments to implementing controls and partnering with auditors, we’re with you every step of the way. Whether you’re preparing for certification or needing to demonstrate compliance to win contracts, we make the process seamless.

4. Practical Solutions: We focus on pragmatic, actionable steps that align with your business goals. Instead of overloading you with unnecessary tasks, we tailor solutions to your specific needs and budget.

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Penetration Testing and Adversary Simulation

Understanding how well your systems and defenses can stand up to real-world threats is essential for staying secure. Our Penetration Testing and Adversary Simulation services help uncover vulnerabilities before attackers do, ensuring your security measures are robust and effective.

Here's what we offer:

1. Network Penetration Testing: Evaluates the security of your internal and external networks, identifying weaknesses that attackers could exploit.

2. Web Application Testing: Focuses on vulnerabilities in your online platforms, ensuring your customer-facing applications are secure and resilient.

3. Social Engineering Assessments: Tests your team’s ability to recognise and respond to phishing, pretexting, and other human-based attacks—often the weakest link in cybersecurity.

4. Red Team Engagements: Simulates real-world adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to evaluate how well your entire security ecosystem responds to a sophisticated attack.

5. Wireless Network Assessments: Identifies potential vulnerabilities in your Wi-Fi networks, ensuring unauthorised access points or misconfigurations aren’t leaving you exposed.

By mimicking potential threats, we provide actionable insights to strengthen your defenses and protect your most valuable assets. These services seamlessly integrate into your cybersecurity strategy, working alongside CyberLite, CyberComplete, or Cyber365 to enhance your overall security posture.

Strategic Partnerships

Our strategic partners are carefully chosen to deliver unparalleled value, offering exclusive solutions and services reserved solely for  EvolveCyber and our clients. This exclusive private network provides access to unseen innovations and expertise unavailable to the general public.

Cyber Insurance

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Recognising EvolveCyber's exceptional approach to risk management and cybersecurity, Infosure offers our clients priority service, tailored coverage, exclusive discounts and extended claims support to deliver an unmatched response to Cyber Incidents.

Adversary Simulation

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Our "secret ace", simulating real-world cyberattacks to uncover hidden vulnerabilities in cyber defences before the criminals can. Tapping into Blackhat tactics and insider methodologies, Dvuln uncovers vulnerabilities before cyber criminals can exploit them.

Customer Success Stories

How do we compare to the market?

How does EvolveCyber stack up against other Managed Security Service Providers in Melbourne?

Based on direct insights from customer environments and feedback, it’s clear that our services consistently stand out.

By addressing common pain points and gaps left by other providers, we’ve designed solutions that truly meet the needs of modern businesses.

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True, fixed price agreements with no sneaky new device costs or new user onboard costs.
24x7x365 human security team monitoring your environment in real time, not a workflow, AI or automated alerts.
Dedicated security architect, overseeing your account, organisation & security
Monthly, Quarterly meetings/touch points with your dedicated security architect
Monthly, Quarterly onsite point of presence
Continual updates of regulartory and legal cyber changes and requirements
Sensitive data monitoring and reporting across your organisation
End-to-End incident response & incident management
Regular, objective, and systematic cyber security reviews
Transparent reporting to your C-Suite, Board and Directors

Do you have some questions? Click "Learn More", fill out the form and we'll be in contact with you to discuss.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What's the difference between an Outsourced IT provider (like a Managed Services Provider) and an Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) like EvolveCyber?

Typically an Managed Service Provider (MSP) keeps your IT running; an Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) keeps your business safe.

While Managed Service Provider (MSP) focus on managing systems, they often tack on security tools without considering your unique risks.

At EvolveCyber, we take a security-first, risk-driven approach—proactively identifying threats, tailoring strategies to your business, and integrating cybersecurity into every decision.

We don’t just keep the lights on; we prepare your business for the absolute worst-case scenario and keep your business protected.

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We have multiple locations around Australia. Can you support us from Melbourne?

Absolutely we can. The majority of our support work is done remotely (allows us to be effective and get your queries solved quickly).

We have several different options and solutions to support your offices around Australia (and even New Zealand).

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How do I compare what I have with my current provider?

It’s hard to know what you don’t know, and that’s why we start with a Cyber Security Assessment.

This once-off assessment allows us to thoroughly evaluate your current setup, identify any gaps, and measure how your existing IT provider’s security measures stack up against industry standards.

From there, we’ll give you a clear, side-by-side comparison of what you’re currently receiving versus the level of protection and value we can provide.

It’s not about replacing what works—it’s about ensuring your business has the right security foundation to stay safe and grow confidently.

Not sure where to start?

You’re not alone. Many business leaders feel unsure about their cyber risks or if they’re protected enough.
Let us assess your current setup and guide you toward the right solution—no jargon, just clear, unbiased, actionable advice.